From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Modified bracket design to lower the horns on a Bentley.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 61a\2\ scan0277 | |
| Date | 18th May 1934 | |
| 86116. EVII/18.5.34. TO S. FROM EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} COPY TO. CC. HOR. HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} BX. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} CY. BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} RN.{Mr Robinson} DS. P.100. HEAD LAMPS ON BENTLEY. HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Re Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}2/E.17.5.34. and the suggestion that the height of the horns on the front crossmember as fitted to Bn{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington}'s car might be reduced, we send herewith Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}S.120. showing a modified design of bracket which enables the horn to be lowered until its large diameter just clears the cross-tube. The only extra pieces as compared with the design as fitted are a stud nut and washer. The horn is not modified in any way. EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Will by please send EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} a print for filing. | ||